Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then these Levites set to work: from the Kohathites, Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah; from the Merarites, Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites, Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah; New Living Translation Then these Levites got right to work: From the clan of Kohath: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah. From the clan of Merari: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel. From the clan of Gershon: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah. English Standard Version Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; Berean Standard Bible Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; King James Bible Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: New King James Version Then these Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; New American Standard Bible Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; NASB 1995 Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; NASB 1977 Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; Legacy Standard Bible Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; and from the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and from the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; Amplified Bible Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites; from the sons of Merari: Kish the son of Abdi, Azariah the son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites: Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; Christian Standard Bible Then the Levites stood up: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Levites stood up: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; American Standard Version Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; English Revised Version Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel: and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: GOD'S WORD® Translation So the Levites started to work. From Kohath's descendants were Mahath, son of Amasai, and Joel, son of Azariah. From Merari's descendants were Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehallelel. From Gershon's descendants were Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah. International Standard Version Here are the names of the descendants of Levi who made themselves available to God: Amasai's son Mahath and Azariah's son Joel from the descendants of Kohath; Abdi's son Kish and Jehallelel's son Azariah from the descendants of Merari; Zimmah's son Joah and Joah's son Eden from the descendants of Gershon; NET Bible The following Levites prepared to carry out the king's orders: From the Kohathites: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah; from the Merarites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah; New Heart English Bible Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the descendants of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; Webster's Bible Translation Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; World English Bible Then the Levites arose: Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Levites rise—Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathite; and of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonite: Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah; Young's Literal Translation And the Levites rise -- Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathite; and of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonite: Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah; Smith's Literal Translation And the Levites will rise up, Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, from the sons of the Kohathites: and from the sons of the Merarites: Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehalelel: and from the Gershonites: Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azarias, of the sons of Caath: and of the sons of Merari, Cis the son of Abdi, and Azarias the son of Jalaleel. And of the sons of Gerson, Joah the son of Zemma, and Eden the son of Joah. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the Levites rose up, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel, the son of Azariah, from the sons of Kohath; then, from the sons of Merari, Kish, the son of Abdi, and Azariah, the son of Jehallelel; and from the sons of Gershon, Joah, the son of Zimmah, and Eden, the son of Joah; New American Bible Then the Levites arose: Mahath, son of Amasai, and Joel, son of Azariah, of the Kohathites; of the descendants of Merari: Kish, son of Abdi, and Azariah, son of Jehallel; of the Gershonites: Joah, son of Zimmah, and Eden, son of Joah; New Revised Standard Version Then the Levites arose, Mahath son of Amasai, and Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish son of Abdi, and Azariah son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah son of Zimmah, and Eden son of Joah; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi and Azariah the son of Jehalelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah and Eden the son of Joah; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah; Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the Levites rose up, Maath the son of Amasi, and Joel the son of Azarias, of the sons of Caath: and of the sons of Merari, Kis the son of Abdi, and Azarias the son of Haelel: and of the sons of Gedsoni, Jodaad the son of Zemmath, and Joadam: these were the sons of Joacha. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple…11Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” 12Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; 13Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;… Cross References 1 Chronicles 23:1-6 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ... 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... 1 Chronicles 25:1-8 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ... 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ... 1 Chronicles 15:4-12 Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ... 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. 1 Chronicles 6:48-49 Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. 1 Chronicles 12:26-28 From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. Nehemiah 12:1-9 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... Nehemiah 12:24-26 The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. Nehemiah 7:39-42 The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... Nehemiah 11:10-12 From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Ezra 2:36-39 The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... Treasury of Scripture Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah: Kohathites Exodus 6:16-25 And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years… Numbers 4:2 Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers, 1 Chronicles 6:16-18 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari… of the sons 1 Chronicles 6:16-18 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari… 1 Chronicles 15:5 Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: 1 Chronicles 23:12-20 The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four… of the sons 1 Chronicles 6:19,44 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers… 1 Chronicles 15:6 Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty: 1 Chronicles 23:21-23 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish… of the Gershonites 1 Chronicles 6:17,20,21 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei… 1 Chronicles 15:7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty: 1 Chronicles 23:7-11 Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei… Jump to Previous Abdi Amasai Azariah Eden Gershonites Jehallelel Joah Joel Kish Kohathites Levites Mahath Merari ZimmahJump to Next Abdi Amasai Azariah Eden Gershonites Jehallelel Joah Joel Kish Kohathites Levites Mahath Merari Zimmah2 Chronicles 29 1. Hezekiah's good reign.3. He restores religion 5. He exhorts the Levites 12. They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God 20. Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices, 24. wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests Then the Levites set to work: The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, particularly in the service of the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. This phrase indicates a renewal of religious activity, aligning with King Hezekiah's reforms to restore proper worship in Judah. The Levites' willingness to work reflects their dedication to God's service and the importance of obedience in spiritual leadership. Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites: Persons / Places / Events 1. LevitesA tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. They played a crucial role in the spiritual revival under King Hezekiah. 2. Kohathites A division of the Levites responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. Mahath and Joel are mentioned as leaders from this group. 3. Merarites Another division of the Levites tasked with the care of the tabernacle's structure. Kish and Azariah are noted leaders from this group. 4. Gershonites The third division of the Levites, responsible for the care of the tabernacle's fabrics and coverings. Joah and Eden are leaders from this group. 5. Hezekiah's Reforms The context of this verse is King Hezekiah's efforts to restore proper worship in Judah, including the cleansing and rededication of the temple. Teaching Points The Importance of Spiritual LeadershipThe Levites' willingness to serve highlights the importance of spiritual leaders in guiding and facilitating worship and revival. Unity in Service The collaboration among different Levite clans underscores the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. Revival Begins with Obedience The Levites' immediate response to Hezekiah's call demonstrates that revival often begins with a willingness to obey and act. Heritage and Responsibility The mention of specific family lines reminds us of the importance of heritage and the responsibility to carry forward the faith. God's Order and Structure The detailed organization of the Levites' tasks reflects God's desire for order and structure in worship and service. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12? 2 Chronicles 12:5-7 - How do we reconcile God's initial intention to punish Judah entirely with His later decision to spare them? In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives? 2 Chronicles 12:2 - Why would God punish an entire nation for Rehoboam's personal disobedience?(12-14) The names of the Levites who received the royal charge. (12) Mahath the son of Amasai.--The verse enumerates two members of each of the three great Levitical subtribes--Kohath, Merari, and Gershon. Mahath and Eden recur (2Chronicles 31:13; 2Chronicles 31:15). Kish ben Abdi and Joah ben Zimmah occurred (1Chronicles 6:21; 1Chronicles 6:44). They appear to be family rather than personal names. Verse 12. - Then the Levites arose. This verse gives two apiece of the three divisions or "families" - Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, "sons of Levi" (1 Chronicles 6:1, 2, 16-20; 1 Chronicles 23:6, 7, 12, 21, 24; comp. Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16). Though some of the names of this and the following two verses are known, they do not designate, of course, the same persons. Through many a generation of Levites, the same names were, no doubt intentionally, reproduced.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the Levitesהַ֠לְוִיִּם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi set to work: וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ (way·yā·qu·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand Mahath מַ֣חַת (ma·ḥaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4287: Mahath -- two Levites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Amasai עֲמָשַׂ֞י (‘ă·mā·śay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6022: Amasai -- the name of several Israelites and Joel וְיוֹאֵ֣ל (wə·yō·w·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Azariah עֲזַרְיָהוּ֮ (‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Kohathites; בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Kish קִ֚ישׁ (qîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites son בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Abdi עַבְדִּ֔י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5660: Abdi -- two Israelites and Azariah וַעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ (wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jehallelel יְהַלֶּלְאֵ֑ל (yə·hal·lel·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3094: Jehallelel -- 'he shall praise God', two Israelites from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Merarites; בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son Joah יוֹאָח֙ (yō·w·’āḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3098: Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zimmah זִמָּ֔ה (zim·māh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2155: Zimmah -- an Israelite name and Eden וְעֵ֖דֶן (wə·‘ê·ḏen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5731: Eden -- the garden home of Adam and Eve son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joah יוֹאָֽח׃ (yō·w·’āḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3098: Joah -- 'the LORD is brother', the name of several Israelites from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Gershonites; הַגֵּ֣רְשֻׁנִּ֔י (hag·gê·rə·šun·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1649: Gershonites -- descendant of Gershon Links 2 Chronicles 29:12 NIV2 Chronicles 29:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 29:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 29:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 29:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 29:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 29:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 29:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 29:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 29:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites arose Mahath the son (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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